About Us
Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd was established in 1997 and is Northern Ireland’s longest established archaeological consultancy providing a comprehensive range of archaeological services to the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge of the archaeological requirements of Northern Irelands planning process. Our team of experienced, qualified archaeologists are able to provide services for both small and large-scale developments. NAC is registered with Constructionline, is Safe-T-Cert accredited, corporate member of the Institute for Archaeologists of Ireland and the Federation of Archaeological Mangers and Employers.
All staff hold CSR cards and are emergency first aid at work trained and our project managers are IOSH certified in Managing Safely in Construction. We have worked all development types from single dwellings to large scale housing schemes, schools, churches, graveyards, quarries, windfarms, solar farms, pipelines and road schemes.
Heritage Consultancy
Understanding how development might affect archaeological remains is a requirement of the planning process. Our experience in this field allows us to identify and provide guidance on archaeological issues at an early development stage.
The team at Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd have established long-lasting relationships with a wide variety of clients, many of whom view us as an integral part of their team.
Excavation
After planning consent has been secured, there may be a requirement for archaeological mitigation works to offset the impact of the development. The extent of archaeological mitigation required by a local council authority will vary depending on the character of the archaeological site.
NAC‘s experienced team of archaeologists regularly deal with a full range of archaeological mitigation works. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver results on schedule, provide regular and informed client communication and consultation, and a professional and impartial approach to ensure the cost-effective discharge of planning obligations.
Meet our team of archaeologists
Established since 1997, our team of archaeologists provide a range of services to both the public and private sector. From surveys and excavation to post excavation analysis, our in-depth knowledge of the archaeological requirements of Northern Ireland's planning permission enables us to provide services for both small and large scale developments.
Our team of archaeologists are highly experienced and can guide you through all aspects of the archaeological process.
Stephen Gilmore
Company Director
Stephen Gilmore graduated with a BSc. in Archaeology from Queens University, Belfast in 1990 and has worked within archaeology ever since. In 1998 he was a co-founder of Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd. Stephen holds an IOSH certificate in Approved Safety for Senior Executives. He is the company director responsible for company Health and Safety (Safetycert) and environmental good practice (Nvirocert).
Stephen is a member of the of Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland and the British Brick Society.
Alan Reilly
Company Director
Alan graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 1994 and has worked in the commercial archaeological sector ever since. Alan was a co-founder of Northern Archaeological Consultancy in 1998. Alan formerly led the desktop assessment portion of the company and still acts as advisor and consultant for this area, but is now responsible for office administration, accounts, and Quality Management within Northern Archaeological Consultancy
Alan is a member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland and holds and IOSH certificate in Approved Safety for Senior Executives.
Jonathan Barkley
Project Manager
Jonathan graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2003 with a degree in Archaeology and has over twenty years experience in the commercial sector of archaeology. Jonathan has been an archaeological site director since 2007 and has managed the excavation of some of Northern Archaeological Consultancy’s biggest commercial projects. Jonathan now acts as overall project manager for NAC Ltd.
Jonathan is also NAC’s ceramic specialist, having produced reports on prehistoric, medieval, and post medieval pottery assemblages. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
Ross Bailey
Desktop Project Manager
Ross graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2006 with a degree in Archaeology and has over 15 years’ experience within the commercial sector. Ross project manages the desktop assessments within NAC (the reports and assessments required to fulfil planning conditions and enable fieldwork). He also undertakes lithic analysis, illustration, and geomatics for NAC. Ross is a member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland, the Prehistoric Society, and Lithics Studies Society.
Katy McMonagle
Junior Project Manager
Katy graduated with a degree in Archaeology from the University of Wales, Trinity St David in 2014 and with an MA in Field Archaeology from the University of York in 2016. Katy began her archaeological career in 2014, and first began working for Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd in 2017 and has been eligible to hold excavation licences since 2018. In addition to undertaking onsite testing and management of excavations Katy also undertakes lithic analysis and surveying. Katy is a member of the Ulster Archaeological Society, the Prehistoric Society, Lithics Studies Society and Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland.
Victoria Kal
Junior Site Director
Victoria graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2015 with an MSci in Past Environments and Dating Techniques. Victoria has worked in commercial archaeology since the beginning of 2017 and has since worked on numerous large and small infrastructure projects with a wide variety of archaeological periods and site types. Victoria first began working
with Northern Archaeological Consultancy in 2021 and has been eligible to hold licences since 2023. Her responsibilities include test trenching, and management of excavations.